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Welcome to Memorial Square Dental’s website blog. Below are blog articles and stories that may interest you. Content can also be filtered by subject by clicking on the categories to the left. If you have any questions about any of the NE Calgary Dental Services at Memorial Dental, then please call us at (403) 273-7666.

A missing tooth can be uncomfortable and affect your smile, but did you know there are other serious consequences to your oral health? The sooner you replace the tooth the better and dental implants are the strongest, most natural looking and easy to care for solution.

What are the Effects of a Missing Tooth?

Teeth lean on one another and with an empty space they will shift in your mouth, disrupting your bite and causing misalignment, and so can increase the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and even jaw joint problems. Also, as the remaining teeth must now work harder to compensate for the missing tooth, they will be more prone to premature wear and possibly even fracture. And, did you know that your teeth actually make minor movements throughout the day and this stimulates and strengthens your jawbones? With a missing tooth, your bones will begin to lose density. As the jaw bone recedes and the lips collapse it can affect the shape of your face and cause premature wrinkles.

What are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the jaw, and acts just like the root of a tooth. The jaw bone fixes itself to the post, creating a strong and permanent base for an artificial replacement tooth that is then placed over the post. Dental implants look and feel natural, and unlike dentures they are permanent and retain a strong biting force. In fact, dental implants can also be used to assist in stabilizing dentures thereby keeping the dentures in place and making them much more functional and comfortable.

How do I take care of my Dental Implant?

One of the best parts about getting a dental implant is that once the artificial replacement tooth is placed, it only requires the same regular brushing, flossing and dental checkups as your normal teeth.

What is the Procedure for getting a Dental Implant?

Dental implants have an incredibly high rate of success, between 80 and 90 percent, and unlike other dental prosthetics they usually involve a one-time cost. The procedure can be performed in stages and usually takes a matter of months before the implant is completely settled and healed. The first stage is the actual placement of the implant followed by a healing period, after which is the second stage of the actual placement of the artificial tooth on the implant.

Who Can Have Dental Implants?

In order to be a suitable candidate for dental implants, you need to be in good general health, with no gum disease and sufficient bone mass in your jaws.

For more information on Dental Implants please visit our website or book an appointment for a consultation with one of our Calgary, NE dentists. We look forward to hearing from you!